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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,320.23, 376,936.33 and 171,356.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,320.23, 376,936.33 and 171,356.82 is: 236,318.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,320.23 : 376,936.33 = 171,356.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,320.23/376,936.33 = 171,356.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,320.23x = 376,936.33 × 171,356.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,320.23x = 64,590,610,851.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,590,610,851.27/273,320.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,318.44

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